ACtION ALERT!
The Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) is out. We have until March 4 to make our voices heard. Learn more about the DEIR.
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Set aside time to attend the County's public comment meeting on February 23rd at 9:30 am at the Eric Rood Center in Nevada City (online TBD)
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Register for the MineWatch webinar on January 27th at 6pm to understand more about the DEIR and how you can help
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Comment on the DEIR by March 4
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The approval process for the mine is regulated by California's Environment Quality Act (CEQA), making the whole effort a marathon, not a sprint. Here is a quick view of major milestones. For a detailed timeline, visit the Nevada County project page.
July 2020
Jan thru Mar 2022
May/Jun 2022
Summer 2022
Notice of Preparation
open for Community Review
Draft Environmental Impact Report open for Community Review
Government Review of Final Environmental Impact Report
Nevada County Board of Supervisors makes a Decision
WE ARE HERE
understand the process
Listen to CEA Foundation volunteer, Paul Schwartz, talk about CEQA and the timeline for this project. >>>
View Nevada County's detailed project timeline chart here.